Dar Rahal

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Farmhouse |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Xaghra in Island of Gozo

From £450 per week

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Dar Rahal is a self-catering holiday home, a little piece of paradise – quiet, secluded, family friendly and walking distance to the centre of Xaghra and all it has to offer - restaurants, shops, historic locations, village square, etc. Our 400yr old farmhouse has been sympathetically converted retaining many of the original features whilst allowing for easy living.

You can spend your days lounging by the roof top pool and sun terrace, or venture to the many beautiful beaches that Gozo has to offer. In the evenings, you can cook or BBQ at the farmhouse, or head out to savour the tastes, sights and sounds of Gozo.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The set-up of the bedrooms is a double with en suite bathroom and a twin room with en suite shower room on the first floor and a downstairs twin bedroom with en suite shower room. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge area and two additional fold-away beds if required.

As parents of twins our farmhouse has a wealth of baby equipment including two travel cots, two high chairs and a play pen. We also have a blender which could be made available if required.

Further details outdoors:
The beauty of this farmhouse is the different outside areas including the roof top pool and sun terrace, a central courtyard and a further sun terrace on the back of the lounge room which is perfect for catching the morning sun. There is a wealth of outdoor furniture for you to take advantage of all these outdoor spaces.

Our roof top pool is 5 x 3m in size with a bench running along one side - although small it is perfect for cooling off or sitting on the bench reading. From a safety perspective we have full child-safety railings around the pool and a gate on the steps up to the pool.

Further details

We have a minimum booking period of 4 nights during low season and 7 nights during mid and high season.
To secure a booking we take a 25% deposit with the balance payable 1 month before the start of the holiday, we send a reminder for this.

Our rates quoted are on a weekly basis for 6 people and include all local taxes and the provision of a welcome pack on arrival of some basic food supplies including bread, milk, water, wine, tea and coffee.

Conditions

We do not have a designated change-over day or check-in/out timings and will try to be accommodating of your timings around our other bookings.

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The rooftop swimming pool with reading seat!

 

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View from the other end of the swimming pool

 

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The central courtyard in bloom

 

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Steps up from the courtyard to the roof terrace

The Island of Gozo region

Within a short distance of Xaghra (nowhere is more than 20 minutes away!) there are a wealth of things to see and do. You can while away your days at the beaches including Ramla Bay (the longest, sandiest beach on Malta), Hondoq (a mix of beach and rock swimming) and Marsalforn (mostly swimming off the rocks). Of historical significance is Victoria, the capital city of Gozo with its walled citadel or you can visit the fishing villages of Marsalforn and Xlendi to sample their many restaurants and simply watch the world go by.

For the more adventurous there are a wealth of dive schools which offer some excellent diving - not so many fish but you can go cave or wreck diving or there's the blue hole at Dwejra which is a really special dive. For those who like walking there are plenty of coastal walks to try and if you want to be really adventurous you could try cycling although the quality of the roads can make this a bit of a challenge.

From May through to September you will tend to get good summer weather with the temperatures in the mid 20s rising to the high 30s at the height of summer in August. Outside of these times the weather can be a little changeable and if it rains it can be very impressive - we're talking flooding and rivers of water running down the streets. Generally though even if it's not warm enough to sunbathe you will get clear days.

The summer signals the start of the 'festa' season - village feasts characterised by their fireworks (day and night.!) and brightly lit churches and streets. Whilst you can often view the fireworks from the roof terrace it is well worth going to the actual village to see the whole event but be warned the fireworks are very loud!!

The Xaghra area

Xaghra is one of Gozo's larger villages and is well supplied with restaurants, bars, supermarkets and bakeries. In addition Xaghra has a number of historical sites, including the Ggantija Temples (a neolithic temple older than Stonehenge), all within walking distance of our farmhouse.

How to get there

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Air Malta , British Airways, Ryanair + the big charter airlines which fly from most major UK airports to Malta International Airport.
To get to the island of Gozo is a drive and a ferry ride from the airport, allow at least 1.5 hours for this.
We can arrange transfer for you either direct from the airport or from the Gozo ferry if you wish to hire a car from the airport.
We recommend hiring a car to be able to to take in the sights of Gozo although if you just wish to stay around the farmhouse and Xaghra all the amenities of the village are within walking distance.

Activities near Xaghra

Reviews

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15 Nov 2011

“A lovely, well equipped farmhouse in a charming town” Dar Rajal is really beautiful, especially when the patio is lit up at night. The only sound in the morning is the crowing of a cockerel, so it feels truly rustic, even though it is only a 15 minute... more

31 Oct 2011

“Lovely farm house” We stayed at Dar Rahal for a week in late October and we were blessed with good weather nearly every day. The house is in a great location as its easy to walk to local (and very good)... more

26 Sep 2011

“A farmhouse with character” The property is a lovely old farmhouse. All the rooms are comfortable and spacious with en-suite facilties in each bedroom. The courtyard is very pleasant and ideal for eating outside as it provides... more

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14 Sep 2011

“Well equipped farmhouse for a very relaxing holiday!” My partner and I stayed at the farmhouse in September. We wanted a very relaxing holiday to escape from the usual business of holiday resorts in the Mediterranean. The farmhouse was perfect for this.... more

09 Sep 2011

“Best kept secret” This was our 3rd summer holiday at Dar Rahal and each time we went, we have enjoyed it as much as the last time. The fact that we are normally NOT the kind of family who go back to the same place... more

04 Jul 2011

“A little bit of heaven and only 4 hours away!” I have just had a fantastic family holiday at the farm house with my husband, son,daughter in law and two grandchildren one age 4 and the other 21 months. It was most relaxing in the beautiful old... more

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"We had a lovely holiday at your villa. It was lovely, especially the courtyard and pool."
Trudy L, Jul '11

"We had a brilliant time once again! We all loved the holiday and it was sad to leave , the now familiar oasis."
Meg C, Aug '11 (their 3rd visit!)

"We really enjoyed our holiday. Gozo is a lovely destination. The Farmhouse was comfortable and spacious and very clean, we really liked it. We liked it being a old traditional building with character."
Jonathan H, Sept '11

"You have a fantastic farmhouse - so full of character - your photos don't do it justice! We really enjoyed the pool - and the courtyard was a joy. Our room was very comfortable and we made good use of the travel cot - and thanks for the welcome pack too!"
Ken R, Oct '11

"Your farmhouse is lovely and the little touches, like the children's beach toys and welcome pack, were fantastic and made things that little bit easier when travelling with small children"
Natasha H, Oct '11

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season '11	10 Sep 11	5 Nov 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season '11/'12	5 Nov 11	30 Mar 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	4 Nights
Mid season '12	30 Mar 12	15 Jun 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
HIgh season '12	15 Jun 12	10 Sep 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season '12	10 Sep 12	5 Nov 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Our pricing is based on 7 nights for 6 people however we also offer rates based on up to 2 and up to 4 people - please contact us directly for details of these. Minimum booking periods apply across the seasons - 4 nights in low season and 7 nights in mid and high season.

We do not take credit cards but can accept payment direct to our bank account or via cheque.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Rachel Mccarthy Landline +64 21 270 4052 Mobile +64 Languages spoken The owner is based in New Zealand and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This farmhouse has received 6 reviews from previous guests.